Palash Sen - Let a hundred talents bloom

As I begin to write this piece, I am amazed at the timing of getting this opportunity, for there is so much to say. I shall repay this favour by writing the truth and nothing less. Anything more would be war!

I write at a time when the music industry is at its worst. Surprised? Please don't be, because the truth is always known but always swept under the carpet and trust me, this carpet needs some serious dusting.

Vinod Bhanushali - Retail therapy

It may come as a surprise, but the physical sales of cassettes and CDs has seen a slight upward swing in the recent past.

A few of the major reasons for the recent boost is the increase in the number of retail outlets, humongous promotion on television and various promotional activities with artist presence and performance on musical and reality shows. It is like a give and take relationship where our songs are played on reality shows, which in turn promotes our music, film and artistes, whereas the channels get their TRPs.

Radio industry - A good place to be in

If the music industry doesn't take too kindly to women who try to break into centuries old male bastions, the far younger radio industry in the country presents a diametrically opposite view.

The field is peppered with women who have set up their own companies, notched up key posts within organizations and lead the way in most creative and business decisions.

'The budget, while good for the common man, has nothing phenomenal for the radio industry'- Tarun Katial

Speaking on the budget, Big FM COO Tarun Katial said "The budget, while good for the common man has nothing phenomenal for the media industry in general or the radio industry in particular. The service tax needed to reduce¦ especially since the radio industry is at its infancy and has great employment and media opportunities in the semi-urban and rural markets.